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Jenifer Jeanette Lewis (born January 25, 1957) is an American actress and singer. She began her career appearing in Broadway musicals and worked as a back-up singer for Bette Midler before appearing in films Beaches (1988) and Sister Act (1992).
Jenifer Lewis is a versatile and prolific entertainer with more than 300 film and TV credits, including Black-ish, The Princess and the Frog, and Sister Act 3. She is also a Broadway star, a community activist, and a recipient of an honorary doctorate.
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Mar 27, 2024 · The actress and activist shares how she fractured her hip and survived a 10-foot fall in Tanzania in November 2022. She reveals her recovery journey, gratitude and new purpose in this exclusive interview with PEOPLE.
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Jenifer Lewis is a versatile actress, singer and activist with over 300 film and TV credits. She is known for her roles in Black-ish, The Princess and the Frog, Hairspray and more.
- January 25, 1957
Mar 12, 2024 · The "Black-ish" star fell 10 feet off her hotel balcony and into a dry ravine, fracturing her hip and shoulder. She shared her story of recovery and resilience with Robin Roberts in an exclusive interview.
Nov 13, 2017 · Jenifer Lewis Is the Mother of Black Hollywood—and Has the Stories to Prove It. In her new memoir, The Mother of Black Hollywood, the actress recalls her wild path to stardom and her deeply...
Mar 12, 2024 · Jenifer Lewis has revealed she thought she was going to die after she fell 10 feet off a hotel balcony during a trip to Africa in 2022.
